This course is designed to integrate and summarize MBA course work and provide students with interrelated cases for study and analysis. In this course, graduate learners examine strategic processes that influence the direction of an organization. Students learn techniques for defining the mission and objectives of an organization, understanding competitive forces and industry dynamics, analyzing components of sustained competitive advantage, matching organizational strengths with environmental opportunities, and developing strategies and policies to achieve the organizationís mission and balance the interests of relevant stakeholders.

Prerequisite: All courses in the MBA sequence must be completed prior to enrolling in this course..